Cam question !
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Racer
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From: Malta Europe
Cam question !
As I am building a 396 in the near future in my 88 L-98 , I want to know that the ZZ9X camshaft from TPIS is any good for that setup ?? I am ordering the miniram setup next month and I tought that it will be tought full if I order the ZZ9X for my future setup !! what you think of this camshaft ?? does it work good in a 396 L-98 ??
thank you
thank you
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Racer
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From: Malta Europe
Re: Cam question ! (Raistlin)
so the ZZX is more powerfull !!! wich cam you think I should order from TPIS (hydroulic cams) ? now I am thinking ZZX !! or should I wait and buy a better cam from somewhere else !!! what you suggest ??
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Re: Cam question ! (marlon88)
You should find out the specs for the Cam before you go by what we say, call them and get the specs.
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Re: Cam question ! (vader86)
ZZ 9X specs are
287 290 advertised
225 240 @.050
.525 .540
112 lobe sep
ZZ X specs are
290 290 advertised
239 239 @ .050
.558 .558
all with 1.5 rockers
Call Bill at Lazer Cams, he is a super nice guy and he will tell you what you need! 1-901-795-6000 :cheers:
287 290 advertised
225 240 @.050
.525 .540
112 lobe sep
ZZ X specs are
290 290 advertised
239 239 @ .050
.558 .558
all with 1.5 rockers
Call Bill at Lazer Cams, he is a super nice guy and he will tell you what you need! 1-901-795-6000 :cheers:
Burning Brakes
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Re: Cam question ! (gtsyellow)
the zzx would just scream on a 396, it has my vote, make sure you get some good heads !!
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Re: Cam question ! (marlon88)
I hope there's no emissions on the island, the ZZ-X won't pass. It has a pretty radical idle.
I've ridden in an LT1 with heads and a ZZ-9X, and it pulled pretty nicely, accceptable idle too. The ZZX is a bit much for an everyday car, IMHO.
I've ridden in an LT1 with heads and a ZZ-9X, and it pulled pretty nicely, accceptable idle too. The ZZX is a bit much for an everyday car, IMHO.
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Racer
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From: Malta Europe
Re: Cam question ! (TrueBlue ChevyDude)
Here where I live we don`t have emissions !! I was just looking for a cam that in the future I will find it usefull in my engine project when I will built a 396 in my 88 ! as for now I am collecting the parts that I will need for this and when I am ready I will start it !! hopefully next month I will order the TPIS mini ram kit and the camshaft !! my vette is not my daily driver , It`s like a sunday car !! and for the idle and others it dont mater as long as I don`t have any vacum problms !!
thank you :cheers:
thank you :cheers:
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Re: Cam question ! (Raistlin)
ZZX cam are very radical. Checkout tech review section. So far only one person on this forum has used this cam on 396ci LT1 ( Phil LT401). He says still streetable and made very good power. Also per Phil written up on the tech review, The cam ad say 239/239 @05. But when he degreed the cam its actually measured 242/242 @.05
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Re: Cam question ! (Bruce)
ZZX cam are very radical. Checkout tech review section. So far only one person on this forum has used this cam on 396ci LT1 ( Phil LT401). He says still streetable and made very good power. Also per Phil written up on the tech review, The cam ad say 239/239 @05. But when he degreed the cam its actually measured 242/242